For my first detector, should I get a...

[CygnusX1]

I am new to this hobby and I am looking for an above average machine for my first detector. Should I get a Minelab Equinox 600 or the Nokta Impact? I am nainly searching parks, river bank swiming holes and the Gulf of Mexico beach. No diving for me!

Any input would be appreciated!

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Both are good machines!

IMO: Two of your three places involve water, perhaps the waterproof multi frequency NOX may be a better choice.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

For sure a NOX or ATP. I used an ATP for 3 years in lakes and the gulf and never had issues. Those have seem to be going down in prices too.

Look forward to seeing some finds!

 

[Mayakovsky]

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[treasureguy56]

The Equinox

 

[Terry Soloman]

I am new to this hobby and I am looking for an above average machine for my first detector. Should I get a Minelab Equinox 600 or the Nokta Impact? I am nainly searching parks, river bank swiming holes and the Gulf of Mexico beach. No diving for me!

Any input would be appreciated!

Apples and Oranges. The Equinox is the superior machine, as it is a Multi-frequency machine, withe single-frequency ability.

[h=3]Features of the Nokta Makro IMPACT:[/h]

• Warranty : 2 Year Limited
• Operating Frequency : 5kHz - 14kHz - 20kHz
• Weight : 4 lbs (1.8 kgs) Including Search Coil and Batteries
• Ground Balance with 3 Options : Automatic, Manual, Tracking
• Iron Audio (Fe Vol) : Turns Off or Adjusts the Volume of the Low Iron Tone
• Audio Tone : Changes the Frequency of Target and Threshold Tones (150Hz - 700Hz)
• Tone Break : Adjusts the Break Points of the Target Response Tones on the Target ID Range
• Extra Features at the Push of a Button : Audio Boost, ID Normalization, Target ID Depth Level
• Notch Filter : Discriminates Single or Multiple Target IDs of Unwanted Metals by Silencing Them or Giving an Iron Tone

Minelab Equinox 600 Features:

• Total Weight : 2.96 lbs (1.34 kgs)
• 3 Detecting Modes : Park, Beach and Field
• Warranty : 3 Year Limited Detector, 1 Year Battery
• Operating Frequencies : Multi, 5kHz, 10kHz, 15kHz
• Fast & Accurate Target ID : Fast Recovery Speed with Accurate Target ID
• Simultaneous Multi-Frequency : For Maximum Performance, Plus a Wide Range of Single Frequencies
• Sleek & Lightweight : Rugged and Lightweight Construction Allows you to Enjoy Long Detecting Sessions in Any Environment
• Wireless Audio : Compatible with Ultra-Fast Wireless Audio with the WM 08, and Fast aptX™ Low Latency / Bluetooth Headphones
• Waterproof Design : EQUINOX is Fully Submersible, Ideal for Detecting at the Beach and in Rivers, Streams and Lakes (3m / 10-feet)
• 6 Custom Search Profiles : Each Detect Mode Features 2 Custom Search Profiles so you can Save your Favorite Settings in Each Mode